AI-generatedLimerick at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,051 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Limerick
Limerick has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year, Limerick is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5818:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:37–08:45 · evening 17:55–19:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:24–07:37 · evening 19:03–19:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Limerick in October?
In October, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:58 – 18:42
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Dublin
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Limerick
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Limerick, 28 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Limerick
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Limerick: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Limerick has about 15 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Limerick
How breezy and how cloudy Limerick is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Limerick typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Limerick: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Limerick
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 8° | 4° | 1.7 h | 16 | 92 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 9° | 4° | 2.4 h | 14 | 85 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 10° | 4° | 3.6 h | 13 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 13° | 6° | 5.4 h | 13 | 71 |
| MayMay | 53 | 15° | 8° | 5.9 h | 15 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 17° | 11° | 5.5 h | 13 | 79 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 19° | 13° | 4.4 h | 15 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 18° | 12° | 4.6 h | 16 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 17° | 11° | 3.9 h | 13 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 14° | 9° | 3.0 h | 15 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 10° | 6° | 2.1 h | 16 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 9° | 4° | 1.5 h | 16 | 104 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
52.66° N, 8.62° W · 7 m · Europe/Dublin
Best time to visit Limerick
The best time to visit Limerick is from June to August. The wettest month is November with 104 mm of precipitation.
Limerick through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Limerick in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Limerick in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Limerick in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Limerick in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Limerick for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Limerick
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Limerick: score 66 against 34. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 34 | 66better |
| Day high | 14° | 17° |
| Night low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 79 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Limerick month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January8° · 2 h
In January, Limerick is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in January13February9° · 2 h
In February, Limerick is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in February23March10° · 4 h
In March, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in March41April13° · 5 h
In April, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in April53May15° · 6 h
In May, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in May66June17° · 6 h
In June, Limerick is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in June62July19° · 4 h
In July, Limerick is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in July60August18° · 5 h
In August, Limerick is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in August57September17° · 4 h
In September, Limerick is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in September34October14° · 3 h
In October, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in October16November10° · 2 h
In November, Limerick is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
Limerick in November7December9° · 2 h
In December, Limerick is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Limerick.
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Limerick vs. Galway
In October the holiday weather in Limerick and Galway is about equally good (score 34 vs. 31). During the day Galway is 1 °C cooler than Limerick.
| in October | Limerick | Galway |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Apr – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
Ireland in October: the best places
In October, Limerick ranks 6 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Dublin14°14°40
- 2Cork14°14°39
- 3Kilkenny14°39
- 4Waterford14°37
- 5Killarney14°36
- 6LimerickThis page14°34
- 7Bray14°14°9
- 8Dún Laoghaire14°14°9
Planning a trip to Limerick
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Limerick in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Limerick has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 570 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Limerick
When is the best time to visit Limerick?
The best time to visit Limerick is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Limerick?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Limerick?
The wettest month is November with 104 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Limerick get?
Limerick gets around 1,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Limerick in?
Limerick uses the time zone Europe/Dublin: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Limerick?
A nonstop flight from London to Limerick takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Limerick?
Limerick has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 6.
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